Astor, Bearer of Blades
$0.44
$0.44Legendary Creature — Human Warrior
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1304
Current Rank
#1457
Last Week
#1192
Last Month
Links & Decks
Boros Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Astor, Bearer of Blades.
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Astor, Bearer of Blades decks.
Cid, Freeflier Pilot+16% Synergy
$2.14
Buster Sword+10% Synergy
$36.85
Aettir and Priwen+10% Synergy
$7.86
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms+10% Synergy
$0.40
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary+8% Synergy
$25.00
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Astor, Bearer of Blades's abilities and overall game plan.
Sram, Senior Edificer+59% Synergy
$1.97
Colossus Hammer+57% Synergy
$2.39
Puresteel Paladin+43% Synergy
$1.70
Argentum Armor+41% Synergy
$1.87
Akiri, Fearless Voyager+38% Synergy
$0.73
Bladehold War-Whip+37% Synergy
$0.17
Kaldra Compleat+36% Synergy
$8.74
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+36% Synergy
$0.34
Consulate Dreadnought+35% Synergy
$0.22
Blackblade Reforged+34% Synergy
$2.31
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Astor, Bearer of Blades decks.
Bruenor Battlehammer+34% Synergy
$0.81
Fighter Class+31% Synergy
$9.35
Reyav, Master Smith+31% Synergy
$0.23
Sigarda's Aid+28% Synergy
$21.70
Open the Armory+26% Synergy
$1.94
Sword of the Animist+22% Synergy
$7.32
Swiftfoot Boots+14% Synergy
$1.30
Swords to Plowshares-6% Synergy
$0.80
Boros Charm-6% Synergy
$4.90
Path to Exile-12% Synergy
$1.27
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor+3% Synergy
$28.27
Teferi's Protection-1% Synergy
$45.06
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$94.69
Deflecting Swat-6% Synergy
$46.20
Smothering Tithe-8% Synergy
$34.98
Jeska's Will-11% Synergy
$26.15
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Astor, Bearer of Blades's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Foundry Inspector+32% Synergy
$0.24
Danitha, Benalia's Hope+30% Synergy
$0.57
Cloudsteel Kirin+28% Synergy
$0.33
Wyleth, Soul of Steel+28% Synergy
$3.04
Armored Skyhunter+26% Synergy
$3.80
Stoneforge Mystic+23% Synergy
$24.93
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded+23% Synergy
$8.07
Lizard Blades+23% Synergy
$2.09
Bureau Headmaster+21% Synergy
$5.07
Halvar, God of Battle+21% Synergy
$31.10
Nahiri, Forged in Fury+21% Synergy
$13.87
Leonin Shikari+21% Synergy
$3.98
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan+20% Synergy
$0.13
Bladegraft Aspirant+20% Synergy
$0.11
Lion Sash+19% Synergy
$1.09
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden+18% Synergy
$0.14
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist+17% Synergy
$3.36
Koll, the Forgemaster+17% Synergy
$0.18
Stonehewer Giant+16% Synergy
$6.51
Depala, Pilot Exemplar+14% Synergy
$0.21
Kolodin, Triumph Caster+14% Synergy
$0.12
Godo, Bandit Warlord+13% Synergy
$0.94
Champion of the Flame+13% Synergy
$0.09
Aeronaut Admiral+13% Synergy
$0.12
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker+12% Synergy
$0.05
Starnheim Courser+11% Synergy
$0.18
Veteran Motorist+11% Synergy
$0.06
Speedway Fanatic+11% Synergy
$0.13
Rabbit Battery+10% Synergy
$0.22
Cloudspire Coordinator+10% Synergy
$0.06
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame+10% Synergy
$0.09
Indomitable Archangel+10% Synergy
$0.46
Codsworth, Handy Helper+9% Synergy
$14.00
Komainu Battle Armor+9% Synergy
$3.52
Jhoira's Familiar+9% Synergy
$1.26
Sanwell, Avenger Ace+9% Synergy
$0.19
Freya Crescent+8% Synergy
$0.17
Voyager Quickwelder+8% Synergy
$0.15
Digsite Engineer+8% Synergy
$0.66
Armory Paladin+8% Synergy
$0.20
Lita, Mechanical Engineer+8% Synergy
$12.01
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior+7% Synergy
$0.65
Swiftblade Vindicator+7% Synergy
$0.17
Balan, Wandering Knight+7% Synergy
$0.47
Brass Squire+6% Synergy
$1.16
Merry, Esquire of Rohan+4% Synergy
$0.33
Sun Titan-3% Synergy
$0.35
Aurelia, the Warleader-4% Synergy
$10.28
Esper Sentinel-5% Synergy
$42.20
Solemn Simulacrum-9% Synergy
$0.26
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Astor, Bearer of Blades safe.
Dispatch+22% Synergy
$0.45
Armed and Armored+13% Synergy
$0.26
Inventory Management+11% Synergy
$6.05
Rebel Salvo+8% Synergy
$0.09
Ephemerate+5% Synergy
$3.38
Resistance Reunited+5% Synergy
$0.06
Return to Dust+3% Synergy
$0.10
Master Warcraft+2% Synergy
$0.63
Dawn Charm+2% Synergy
$1.96
Blacksmith's Skill+1% Synergy
$0.21
Sejiri Shelter0% Synergy
$1.76
Disenchant0% Synergy
$0.13
Legion Leadership-1% Synergy
$0.48
Thrill of Possibility-1% Synergy
$0.06
Valakut Awakening-1% Synergy
$11.68
Wear // Tear-2% Synergy
$1.20
Loran's Escape-2% Synergy
$0.51
Deflecting Palm-3% Synergy
$1.61
Unbreakable Formation-3% Synergy
$0.90
Chaos Warp-4% Synergy
$0.34
Akroma's Will-4% Synergy
$11.91
Generous Gift-5% Synergy
$0.84
Abrade-5% Synergy
$0.15
Dawn's Truce-5% Synergy
$6.35
Stroke of Midnight-6% Synergy
$0.31
Flawless Maneuver-10% Synergy
$16.24
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Astor, Bearer of Blades's game plan and control the board.
Steelshaper's Gift+23% Synergy
$8.35
Reckless Crew+17% Synergy
$0.16
Wake the Past+10% Synergy
$0.41
Start Your Engines+10% Synergy
$0.15
One Last Job+7% Synergy
$0.20
Wrath of God+5% Synergy
$2.29
Unfinished Business+5% Synergy
$0.30
Brilliant Restoration+5% Synergy
$0.89
Tune Up+4% Synergy
$0.06
Farewell+3% Synergy
$4.30
Martial Coup+2% Synergy
$0.19
Goldwardens' Gambit+2% Synergy
$0.37
Reckless Handling+2% Synergy
$0.16
Vanquish the Horde+1% Synergy
$0.40
Austere Command0% Synergy
$0.44
Blasphemous Act-3% Synergy
$1.13
Faithless Looting-5% Synergy
$0.29
Vandalblast-5% Synergy
$2.73
Rip Apart-6% Synergy
$0.25
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Parhelion II+28% Synergy
$0.83
Masterwork of Ingenuity+26% Synergy
$1.02
Weatherlight+26% Synergy
$1.34
Loxodon Warhammer+25% Synergy
$1.06
Sword of Hearth and Home+25% Synergy
$20.45
Hammer of Nazahn+22% Synergy
$17.44
Sword of Vengeance+22% Synergy
$0.61
The Reaver Cleaver+21% Synergy
$9.77
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship+21% Synergy
$1.24
Sword of Feast and Famine+20% Synergy
$33.77
Helm of the Host+20% Synergy
$12.75
Peacewalker Colossus+20% Synergy
$0.28
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o+20% Synergy
$0.21
Reaver Titan+19% Synergy
$19.44
Shadowspear+17% Synergy
$31.55
Thran Power Suit+17% Synergy
$1.33
Maul of the Skyclaves+17% Synergy
$0.21
Hoard Hauler+17% Synergy
$0.37
Nautiloid Ship+17% Synergy
$6.20
Sunforger+16% Synergy
$3.06
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+16% Synergy
$14.36
Salvation Engine+16% Synergy
$1.57
Surgehacker Mech+16% Synergy
$0.21
Reckoner Bankbuster+16% Synergy
$0.53
Nettlecyst+15% Synergy
$1.19
Commander's Plate+15% Synergy
$35.07
Aerial Surveyor+15% Synergy
$1.00
Adaptive Omnitool+14% Synergy
$3.18
Thunderhawk Gunship+14% Synergy
$10.52
Sword of Fire and Ice+13% Synergy
$38.01
Smuggler's Copter+13% Synergy
$0.95
Mechtitan Core+13% Synergy
$0.28
Basilisk Collar+12% Synergy
$3.11
Hexplate Wallbreaker+12% Synergy
$10.68
Sword of Forge and Frontier+12% Synergy
$8.42
Leyline Axe+12% Synergy
$1.77
Blade of Selves+12% Synergy
$3.40
Golden Argosy+12% Synergy
$0.54
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+11% Synergy
$0.77
Batterskull+11% Synergy
$3.87
Embercleave+10% Synergy
$7.95
Diamond Pick-Axe+10% Synergy
$0.33
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship+10% Synergy
$0.23
Mithril Coat+9% Synergy
$17.15
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes+8% Synergy
$5.20
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+8% Synergy
$27.40
Two-Handed Axe+7% Synergy
$0.64
Mask of Memory+4% Synergy
$0.35
Genji Glove+2% Synergy
$4.85
Lightning Greaves-5% Synergy
$4.45
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Astor, Bearer of Blades's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Forge Anew+25% Synergy
$4.36
Forging the Tyrite Sword+16% Synergy
$0.18
Born to Drive+11% Synergy
$0.05
Mantle of the Ancients+6% Synergy
$1.46
Siege Modification+6% Synergy
$0.15
Aerial Modification+6% Synergy
$0.06
Blacksmith's Talent+5% Synergy
$0.18
All That Glitters+4% Synergy
$0.40
Pia's Revolution+4% Synergy
$0.32
Teleportation Circle+3% Synergy
$8.03
Darksteel Mutation+1% Synergy
$1.43
Nahiri's Resolve+1% Synergy
$0.46
Assemble the Legion0% Synergy
$0.28
Land Tax-4% Synergy
$21.01
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Astor, Bearer of Blades to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients+18% Synergy
$0.70
Nahiri, the Lithomancer+7% Synergy
$0.56
Chandra, Spark Hunter+7% Synergy
$3.73
Nahiri, Storm of Stone+6% Synergy
$0.17
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Axgard Armory+21% Synergy
$0.58
Mech Hangar+20% Synergy
$0.27
Buried Ruin+15% Synergy
$0.46
Inventors' Fair+11% Synergy
$9.47
Monumental Henge+9% Synergy
$0.49
Ancient Den+8% Synergy
$0.76
Great Furnace+8% Synergy
$1.64
Rogue's Passage+7% Synergy
$0.27
Urza's Saga+6% Synergy
$38.71
Rocky Roads+6% Synergy
$0.05
Country Roads+6% Synergy
$0.06
Slayers' Stronghold+3% Synergy
$0.22
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion+3% Synergy
$0.22
Darksteel Citadel+3% Synergy
$0.86
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
$0.14
Needle Spires0% Synergy
$0.14
Secluded Steppe0% Synergy
$0.11
Forgotten Cave0% Synergy
$0.15
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance-1% Synergy
$0.98
Restless Bivouac-1% Synergy
$0.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire-2% Synergy
$3.65
Castle Ardenvale-2% Synergy
$0.18
Arena of Glory-3% Synergy
$11.65
War Room-5% Synergy
$2.73
Minas Tirith-6% Synergy
$2.28
Reliquary Tower-7% Synergy
$1.98
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Colossal Plow+31% Synergy
$0.11
Cultivator's Caravan+21% Synergy
$0.18
The Aetherspark+9% Synergy
$19.51
The Irencrag+6% Synergy
$0.38
Thran Dynamo+3% Synergy
$2.44
Marble Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.19
Fire Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.24
Sol Ring-3% Synergy
$1.07
Commander's Sphere-3% Synergy
$0.16
Thought Vessel-7% Synergy
$1.33
Arcane Signet-8% Synergy
$0.51
Mind Stone-8% Synergy
$0.22
Boros Signet-9% Synergy
$0.47
Fellwar Stone-9% Synergy
$1.12
Talisman of Conviction-15% Synergy
$0.33
Lands
The mana base foundation for Astor, Bearer of Blades decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Rustvale Bridge+10% Synergy
$0.33
Wind-Scarred Crag+9% Synergy
$0.07
Sacred Peaks+8% Synergy
$0.15
The Mycosynth Gardens+6% Synergy
$0.70
Spire of Industry+5% Synergy
$0.33
Evolving Wilds+3% Synergy
$0.23
Boros Guildgate+3% Synergy
$0.13
Stone Quarry+3% Synergy
$0.09
Lorehold Campus+3% Synergy
$0.09
Boros Garrison+2% Synergy
$0.20
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.06
Temple of Triumph+1% Synergy
$0.34
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
$0.11
Abraded Bluffs+1% Synergy
$0.25
Plains0% Synergy
$0.05
Inspiring Vantage0% Synergy
$1.68
Terramorphic Expanse0% Synergy
$0.28
Sejiri Shelter0% Synergy
$1.76
Alpine Meadow0% Synergy
$0.29
Plaza of Heroes0% Synergy
$6.72
Needleverge Pathway-1% Synergy
$3.06
Legion Leadership-1% Synergy
$0.48
Fabled Passage-1% Synergy
$3.53
Valakut Awakening-1% Synergy
$11.68
Rugged Prairie-2% Synergy
$0.21
Sundown Pass-2% Synergy
$4.49
Arid Mesa-3% Synergy
$24.53
Sunbillow Verge-3% Synergy
$7.38
Plateau-3% Synergy
$328.61
Elegant Parlor-4% Synergy
$11.24
Sacred Foundry-5% Synergy
$8.57
Sunscorched Divide-5% Synergy
$0.42
Path of Ancestry-5% Synergy
$0.18
Witch Enchanter-5% Synergy
$3.39
Command Tower-6% Synergy
$0.22
Furycalm Snarl-6% Synergy
$0.17
Spectator Seating-6% Synergy
$11.54
Sunbaked Canyon-6% Synergy
$2.79
Clifftop Retreat-7% Synergy
$0.28
Battlefield Forge-7% Synergy
$0.36
Exotic Orchard-7% Synergy
$0.45
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Astor, Bearer of Blades.
Ezio, Brash Novice
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Reyav, Master Smith
Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Eivor, Battle-Ready
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Balan, Wandering Knight
Halvar, God of Battle
Kemba, Kha Regent
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ian the Reckless
Bruenor Battlehammer
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Frodo, Determined Hero
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
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Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
Ma Chao, Western Warrior
Nahiri, the Lithomancer